Fly fishing is an angling method that uses a light-weight lure—called an artificial fly—to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Fly fishing can be done in fresh or saltwater.

What is the difference between fly fishing and regular fishing?

A fly rod is usually a lot longer, lightweight, and more flexible than a rod used in regular fishing. The purpose of fly fishing is to imitate or mimic the fishs food type in the most natural form possible. This involves using artificial flies as the lure, which will sit in the water to attract fish.

Why is it called fly fishing?

Fly fishing gets its name from the lures used. Theyre referred to as “flies” because theyre made to imitate small insects or prey items that a fish may want to eat.

Does Fly Tying save money?

Tying wont save you money but it will help you with your overall fishing and understanding of fly design. Youll learn more about fly design, hooks and how different materials behave in the water. You also get a real satisfaction of catching fish on a fly you made.

Why are fish jumping but not biting?

Another possibility, when fish are jumping but not biting, is because you are second guessing yourself. You are spending more time changing baits and lures and location than actually fishing. If you change your lure, you need to give that lure time to work ( or not work ).

What age can you start fly fishing?

While it may not be true for some, usually the earliest age to have kids enjoy fly fishing fall between eight and ten-years-old. Take some time out of your busy schedule to take them fishing on a local pond where they can hook into some bream, sunfish or small bass.

Is tying flies cheaper than buying them?

The expected answer is, “You will save money.” After all, the materials for a $2 fly may amount to 20 cents. You may not begin saving money until you tie your three-hundredth fly! So, unless you tie a high volume of flies, it might be as cost effective to buy flies at your local fly shop.

How difficult is fly tying?

Getting into fly tying can seem daunting. There are hundreds of different tools and millions of materials out there. Fortunately, there are a few awesome kits out there with the basic tools you need to tie most flies. However, most beginner tying kits include the following essential tools.